insert_link Local Mahama Ayariga withdraws from NDC Ayawaso East probe as Majority Caucus demands cancellation of primary Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has withdrawn from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) investigation committee probing alleged vote-buying in the party’s Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries, citing the firm position taken by the Majority Caucus in Parliament.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local Vote- buying, party reform, and the unfinished business of internal democracy in the NDC I must admit that I support the agenda, vision, and fortitude of President Mahama in his efforts to set Ghana on a path toward a sustainable future, strong political institutions, and principled leadership. A few weeks ago, the President received the reports of the Constitution Review Committee, and many Ghanaians hope that, in alignment with his vision, Parliament will pass some of the committee’s recommendations and the Ghanaian people will […] todayFebruary 8, 2026
International Trump’s EPA reapproves contentious weedkiller dicamba for some GM crops Environmental groups said dicamba drift has damaged vegetable farms, trees and other critical plantsThe Environmental Protection Agency on Friday reapproved the weedkiller dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, a pesticide that has raised widespread concern over its tendency to drift and destroy nearby crops.The agency said dicamba was critical for farmers who would otherwise have their crops threatened by fast growing weeds. To ensure the pesticide is […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
International ‘The only honourable course’: Morgan McSweeney’s resignation statement in full Keir Starmer’s chief of staff leaves job over role in Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassadorFull report: McSweeney resigns as PM’s chief of staffProfile: Labour election guru undone by poor judgmentUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney has quit as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff amid anger over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.Here is his resignation statement in full: Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
International Government on track to lower train driver minimum age to 18 in Great Britain Labour will introduce legislation this week for reduction from current age of 20 in effort to prevent big shortageLabour will introduce legislation to lower the minimum age for train drivers to 18 in the House of Commons this week, as figures show fewer than 3% of drivers on Great Britain’s railways are under 30.The government is pressing ahead with its proposals for teenage recruits, lowering the minimum age from the […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
International French police arrest six over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping Arrests follow discovery on Friday of magistrate and her mother in a garage in south-east of countryFrench authorities have arrested six suspects, including a child, after a magistrate and her mother were held captive last week for about 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom plot.Four men and one woman were detained, three overnight and two on Sunday morning, the Lyon prosecutor Thierry Dran told Agence France-Presse. He later confirmed a […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
insert_link International Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90 The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local Jachie-Pramso SHS appeals for support as headmaster hails discipline The Headmaster of Jachie-Pramso Senior High School, Benjamin Kye-Ampadu, has attributed the school’s strong academic performance to strict discipline and effective student monitoring systems. Speaking at the school’s 55th Anniversary Speech and Prize Giving Day in Bosomtwe, Mr Kye-Ampadu said discipline remains the cornerstone of the institution’s success. He noted that students are constantly supervised and supported through counselling to help them stay focused on their studies.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
